WHLT-TV (Hattiesburg, MS)

WHLT is a television station that operates on UHF digital channel 22 and is affiliated with both CBS and CW+. It is licensed to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and serves the Pine Belt region of Southeastern Mississippi. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group. WHLT's studios are situated on US 49 in Hattiesburg, while its transmitter is positioned in the northeastern part of Forrest County, close to Leeville. For cable viewers, WHLT can be found on Comcast Xfinity channel 10, as well as on digital channel 433 in high definition.

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#115157

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#25497

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Olive Branch police lieutenant dies after ATV accident

2 days ago | wjtv.com | Vivian Nguyen

by: Vivian Nguyen Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 09:14 AM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 09:14 AM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Olive Branch Lieutenant died from injuries he sustained in an ATV accident over the weekend.
Highland Bluff Elementary School holds pre-test parade for third graders before state test

2 days ago | wjtv.com | Thao Ta

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – School spirit is in the air at Highland Bluff Elementary School. For four years, the Rankin County School has been providing a parade to cheer on their third graders before they take the third grade GATE test. “They go all out for this parade. They wear costumes and hats and all kinds of different things,” said Principal Dr. Josh Jones.
2025 Market Day Extravaganza

3 days ago | wjtv.com | Walt Grayson

by: Walt Grayson Posted: Apr 21, 2025 / 03:56 PM CDT Updated: Apr 21, 2025 / 03:56 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Juanita Sims Doty Foundation (JSDF) announced the Market Day Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 26. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the parking lot of the Jackson Convention Complex.
Catholics in Mississippi mourn the passing of Pope Francis

3 days ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Catholics in Mississippi are reacting to the death of Pope Francis. Many under his leadership said they have not experienced a leader like him before. They said Pope Francis made himself very public and accessible while teaching people to live right. “My first thought this morning is that the world and the Catholic Church has lost a great humanitarian.
Madison man sentenced for possessing child exploitation material

3 days ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Madison man pled guilty to two counts of possession of child exploitation material. Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) said the case against Britton Butler was initiated from several Cybertips and was investigated and prosecuted by her office. “My office will continue to hold those who exploit and prey on Mississippi’s children accountable,” said Fitch. “Together, we can make Mississippi a safer place for everyone. But we need your help.
MRA, Brandon, Warren Central Baseball Get Big Wins in Final Week of Regular Seasons

5 days ago | wjtv.com | David Edelstein

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Two candidates in Canton Democratic mayoral primary runoff

6 days ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Municipal Primary Runoff Election is just a few days away, and candidates are working to make their last-minute connections before April 22. Comelia Walker and Tim Taylor, both Democrats, have spent their time and efforts to improve the City of Canton. Now, they’re looking to take it to the next level as mayor of Canton. Walker believes Canton can be greater than what it already is. She said with the right vision and plan, the city can grow.
EEOC instructs staff to sideline all new transgender discrimination cases, employees say

6 days ago | wjtv.com | Claire Savage

The federal agency tasked with protecting workers’ civil rights is classifying all new gender identity-related discrimination cases as its lowest priority, essentially putting them on indefinite hold, according to two agency employees. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held a meeting on Wednesday clarifying how it would treat new worker complaints of gender-identity discrimination in view of President Donald Trump’s Jan.
Upcoming events at Pacesetter Gallery

6 days ago | wjtv.com | Walt Grayson

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Saxophonist Preston Davis

6 days ago | wjtv.com | Walt Grayson

by: Walt Grayson Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:10 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:11 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Preston Davis, who attend the University of Southern Mississippi, plays the saxophone. He recently performed at the Spring Into Green Market put on by Main Street Clinton.